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chorda tendinea

American  
[kawr-duh ten-din-ee-uh] / ˈkɔr də tɛnˈdɪn i ə /

noun

Anatomy.

plural

chordae tendineae

  1. any of the tendons extending from the papillary muscles to the atrioventricular valves and preventing the valves from moving into the atria during ventricular contraction.

Etymology

Origin of chorda tendinea

1800–10; < New Latin: tendinous cord

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These are known as the chordæ tendineæ, or heart tendons.

From Project Gutenberg

The tricuspid valve and the chordæ tendineæ shown in the ventricle.

From Project Gutenberg

Split up the ventricular wall far enough to examine the mitral valve and the chordæ tendineæ from the lower side.

From Project Gutenberg

Gradually enlarge the opening until the chordæ tendineæ and the flaps of the tricuspid valve are seen.

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